Total enrollment
4,424
+318 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Sussex
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Sussex runs 6 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 4,424 (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Sussex
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 83%
% Hispanic
6%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
11%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | High | 09-12 | 1,577 |
| Maple Avenue Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 457 |
| Richmond Elementary | Elementary | PK-08 | 410 |
| Silver Spring Intermediate | Middle | 05-06 | 758 |
| Templeton Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 766 |
| Woodside Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 456 |
About Sussex
Public education in Sussex, Wisconsin runs across 6 schools that enrolls roughly 4,424 students. By footprint, Sussex sits in the moderately sized bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Sussex average about 737 students each, 99% noticeably above the Wisconsin norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,424 students, grew 8% from the 4,106 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 83% to 76%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sussex discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.